09.30-10.07.2015 Hope

09.30-10.07.15
Hope

We stand accused of having a positive attitude. Guilty as charged. But it’s not like we’re sitting around simply hoping for good things to happen. Have you seen our site and apps lately? Fully stocked with hand-picked and personally curated events, neighborhoods, restaurants, shops & destinations.

For local HR departments & concierge staff at area hotels, CoolCleveland, it turns out, is more than they could hope for: an answer to the perennial questions, “What goes on around here?” and “I hope you have some cool neighborhoods and places to eat?”

Ingenuity has come a long way since James Levin and I kicked things off 11 years ago: I hope to see you down at their Lakefront festivities this weekend. CoolCleveland talks with e.d./curator Jacci Hammer about her hopes to Elevate fashion with a show full of fluxism, art and vintage fashion in Slavic Village. Reserve your spot now for Cleveland’s first-ever hi-end audio show on 10/9-10 at the Aloft Downtown, and hear what you’ve been missing.

Whatever you do, I hope you don’t miss some aspect of the groundbreaking Violins of Hope project. See our PHOTOSTREAM of the opening concert at the brand-new Maltz Performing Art Center at CWRU, and be sure to read our interview with Ellen Rudolph of the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, and stop out to see these amazing Violins of Hope that have survived the Nazi concentration camps.

There’s hope in a community that’s launching a new ballet company, swapping perennials, welcoming Monsters From Space, kicking off an urban Hoedown, catching indie rockers at a rock & roll museum, celebrating a chocolate “birthaversary,” and hosting workshops on starting up a small farm, all in the same week. But mere hope isn’t enough. This place still needs your hard work and follow through. Hope to see you out & about this week. –Thomas Mulready”’

 

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Ingenuity Cleveland’s theme this year is “Transition,” but then, when wasn’t the 11-year-old festival evolving? It’s back at the lakefront, but this year it will include Voinovich Park, the Rock Hall and the Great Lakes Science Center. There visitors will find the usual – but ever-changing – mix of art projects and installations, performances incorporating elements of technology, music, food and vendors. CoolCleveland’s John Benson talks to program director Emily Applebaum to get the scoop. Fri 10/2-Sun 10/4.

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SPONSORED: Angels in America takes on intimate and universal themes with startling originality and virtuosity, making Tony Kushner’s work one of the most important pieces of theatre to come out of the 20th century. Scott Plate directs a talented student cast at Baldwin Wallace University Oct. 7-10 and 14-17 at 7:30PM and Oct. 11 at 2PM. Info and tickets: BW.edu/tickets.

Elevate Gallery is bringing art to a neighborhood not known as one of Cleveland’s artsy enclaves – Slavic Village. Its mission is to connect under-recognized artists with the community. Its art, fashion and music party will be an event that showcases creativity from both established players and newcomers. It’s not stuffy – wear a crazy headpiece. Kendall Embrescia-Hridel talks to executive director/curator Jacci Hammer to learn about the new ground they’re breaking. Sat 10/3.

If you think you can find good audio at the Apple Store and Best Buy, listen up. Vinyl is back. CDs can sound better than ever. There’s a whole world of high fidelity audio equipment that’s accessible to everyone. And it’s coming to Downtown Cleveland.

Save the date for NEO’s first free high-end audio listening event, the Cleveland Fine Audio Show, at the Aloft Cleveland Downtown Hotel on Fri 10/9 from Noon-8PM & Sat 10/10 from 10AM-6PM, co-presented with CoolCleveland. You’ll get to see and LISTEN to the best in high-end audio, carefully calibrated to make your favorite music sound like the artist intended. Thousands of dollars of hi-end audio raffle prizes will be awarded, including a top quality turntable. Register now, stop by, and you’re entered to win. Watch the video, then be there to hear what your favorite music should really sound like.

 

The new exhibit Violins of Hope, opening at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage this week, tells a powerful and ultimately uplifting story. It features 19 restored violins that survived the Holocaust and reveals their backgrounds. During the exhibit’s run, through Sun 1/3/16, CIM students and Cleveland Orchestra members will be playing the instruments. The Maltz Museum’s Ellen Rudolph tells CoolCleveland’s Kendall Embrescia-Hridel about the show’s meaning and impact. Fri 10/2.

The old Cleveland Ballet with its grandiose (and expensive) story ballets is long gone. But a limber new Cleveland Ballet has just arisen to take its place. Headed by former Cleveland Ballet dancer/area dance teacher Gladisa Guadalupe, the new ensemble features dancers from the sharp-looking young Akron-based company NEOS Dance Theatre. The company makes its debut tonight at PlayhouseSquare. Elsa Johnson and Victor Lucas tell us what to expect from the new company. Sat 10/3.

SPONSORED: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez was one of The New York Times Notable Books of 2014. The novel reveals the nitty-gritty details, humor, and human stories about immigration as seen through the eyes of characters from across Latin America. Sat 10/10 at 2PM. Cristina Henríquez concludes the Cleveland Public Library’s Writers & Readers Series of Hope. CPL.org

Kids are naturally curious about other countries and how people there live. Introduced to foreign music, dance and art, they might even decide they want to change nationalities (OK, pretend!) They’ll have a chance to sample at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Community Day through performances and hands-on activities Sun 9/4.

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Sandwich Special: Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Fried chicken, sweet corn puree, garlic sautéed greens, scalloped potatoes, sharp cheddar. Seasonal Sides: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mexican Street Corn. Bread Pudding: Worms & Dirt Bread Pudding. Beer Feature: Sierra Nevada Nooner. Drink Feature‘: Undead Tiki.

Half the Sandwich – All the Awesome! Order a Half Sandwich for the first time in Melt history! New party/event space at our Independence location: Grand Opening on Fri 10/9 for large parties, gatherings and events! Contact us at Info@MeltBarAndGrilled.com.

If you want to do a little more than just dream about becoming a farmer and working the land, you need to sign up for the Countryside Conservancy’s Exploring the Small Farm Dream. It’s a four-week, one-night-a-week series of workshops that will lead participants through the nitty-gritty of operating a small farm. Tue 10/6-Tue 10/27.

* Once a month area foodies gather at the Great Lakes Tasting Room to drink some beer, eat some snacks and learn about what’s new on the Cleveland food scene at the free networking event Local Food Mondays. Mon 10/5.

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SPONSORED: Hope springs eternal at The Kent Stage: Saul Williams, Arlo Guthrie’s 50th Anniversary of Alice’s Restaurant Tour, 15-60-75 The Numbers Band- 45th Anniversary Concert, Aaron Neville, Sklar Brothers, Wanda Hunt Band Farewell Concert, The Zombies, Rock My Soul featuring The Fairfield Four and the McCrary Sisters, and more, all at the acoustically superior Kent Stage in 2015. Get your tickets now for TheKentStage.com.

Cleveland’s Vanity Crash evolved from Cleveland Public Theatre’s production of glam-influenced musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch over a decade ago, and they’ve kept the glam-rock flag flying ever since. They’ll release their fourth album Love at the Five O’Clock Lounge, with a show of work by the artists who did the album cover. Sat 10/3.

* The first annual Hingetown Hoedown is a daylong festival of roots music in Ohio City. Sat 10/3.
* Metal community holds benefit for Parma drummer Jim Konya at Now That’s Class after his stroke. Fri 10/2.
* Kent’s Numbers Band celebrate their 45th anniversary at the Kent Stage. Sat 10/3.
* Roger Hoover’s Pastures of Plenty looks at the intertwining of folk music & activism at Peninsula’s G.A.R. Hall. Thu 10/1.
* Local drummer Tommy Amato , now cancer-free, pays it forward with his Rock Relief at the Rocksino. Sun 10/4.

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With a visit to SE Blueprint to talk with partners Cleveland Color Imaging and Jencen Architecture, CoolCleveland checks in with program director Emily Applebaum about plans for the 2015 IngenuityFest.

Focused around the concept of “Transitions,” and alighting down on North Coast Harbor from Fri 10/2 – Sun 10/4, Ingenuity will present 7 themed Villages throughout the fest.

 

WED 9/30
Do birds make you anxious? You probably won’t want to go to the screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 film The Birds, screening at the Cedar Lee Theatre as part of the Reel Science series. But a real scientist will host a post-film discussion about whether the film birds’ behavior has a scientific basis.

* Akron gypsy jazz quartet Moustache Yourself closes Beck Center’s free outdoor Red Stage series.

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THU 10/1
Come celebrate the harvest at the LEAF Community’s Fall Festival at the Lakewood Public Library. Music, storytelling, pumpkin carving, face painting and a pie baking contest are some of the activities you can enjoy while shopping the vendors for something to eat as well as the fruits of the harvest to take home.

* Blues/jazz guitarist Gaetano Letizia releases his new album at Solon’s Freeway Lanes, followed by his weekly jazz jam session.
* The Cleveland Orchestra marshals mighty musical forces for Mahler’s Third. Also Fri 10/2.
* Musical wordsmith Saul Williams shares his knowledge at the Kent Stage.

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FRI 10/2
Christopher Richards’ new show Chromatic Consumption, opening at Native Cleveland annex this week during Walk All Over Waterloo, considers issues of waste and art market hype.

* Stereolab singer Laetitia Sadier performs at Mahall’s with Cleveland’s distinctive Uno Lady.
* Ohio City boutique Blackbird Fly throws itself a first birthday party.
* Satellite Gallery hosts “Monsters From Space” for Walk All Over Waterloo.
* Rising Cleveland painter Dana Oldfather opens show at Bonfoey Gallery.
* Enjoy an evening of blues/R&B/jazz with the Rhythm Syndicate at Akron Civic Theatre’s cabaret series.
* Monthly MIX at the Cleveland Museum of Art is all about Italian cultura.
* Cleveland feminist rock band Burning Sage plays at the Maple Grove.

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SAT 10/3
The “birthaversary” of Fear’s Confections in Lakewood means a party! On the first anniversary of the opening of the Lakewood shop, proprietor Cassandra Fear has planned a scavenger hunt and other fun activities, and she’ll be introducing new fall treats as well.

* Public Safety Fair at Tri-C Metro aims to recruit more minority police, firefighters, EMS.
* Vienna is celebrated in music at the Cleveland Orchestra gala with superstar soprano Renee Fleming.
* Cleveland Museum of Art curator Barbara Tannenbaum talks about collecting photography at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve.
* Musical collaborators David Mayfield & Angie Haze perform an intimate cabaret show at the Akron Civic Theatre.
* Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary” tour stops at the Lorain Palace Theatre.
* NY vocal ensemble with Cleveland ties, Ampersand, performs at St. John’s Ohio City.
* Help Storm’s Angels help dogs at benefit at Mahall’s 20 Lanes.
* Akron zydeco band Mo’Mojo plays a Clambake Concert at the Music Box Supper Club.

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SUN 10/4
Seriously? You went out and BOUGHT lilies and hostas for your garden? No no no! These are the types of plants that home gardeners usually have too many of. The Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market is holding its perennials swap this week, where you can bring what you have too much of and trade it for something you don’t. There’ll be pumpkin carving too.

* Musicians from three countries met at CIM and formed the Autana Trio, performing for Arts Renaissance Tremont today.
* Ustatshakirt Plus share native Kyrgyz music at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

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MON 10/5
Local photographer Eartha Goodwin has a keen eye for composition in both her studio and location work. But when she talks at the Hudson Library & Historical Society, guests will probably want to know about what it was like to shoot the Black Keys in their early days. She’ll offer photography tips too.

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TUE 10/6
The London-based Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble has been playing larger-ensemble chamber pieces since the late 60s. The group opens the Cleveland Chamber Music Society’s 66th season with a performance at Plymouth Church in Shaker Heights.

* Beer writer Williams Bostwick & essayist Amy Butcher read for Brews and Prose gathering at Market Garden Brewery.

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WED 10/7
New Orleans’ legendary soul man Aaron Neville has been recording and performing for well over 50 years. But he struck gold with his 1967 top 5 hit “Tell It Like It Is,” which put his heartfelt vocals on everyone’s radar. At 74, he’s still going strong. He’ll perform at the Kent Stage.

* Sax duo Jake & Sarah kicks off fall season of Brownbag concerts at Trinity Cathedral.
* Tense and moody indie rockers Algiers perform for the Rock Hall’s Sonic Sessions.

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THEATER REVIEW: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Lakeland Civic Theatre by Roy Berko

THEATER REVIEW: Death of a Salesman at Ensemble Theatre by Roy Berko

THEATER REVIEW: The Spitfire Grill at Beck Center by Laura Kennelly

PHOTOSTREAM: First Annual FireFish Festival in Lorain by Thomas Mulready

PHOTOSTREAM: Opening of the Maltz Performing Arts Center by Thomas Mulready

PHOTOSTREAM: Final Night Market of the 2015 Season by Anastasia Pantsios

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–Thomas Mulready

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